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Members of the District of Columbia Army National Guard take an Awarenessgram at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., on June 5, 2025. The District of Columbia National Guard’s Risk Reduction program has introduced suicide prevention selfies (Awarenessgram) as a tool to encourage those who may be unknowingly or knowingly facing mental health challenges to utilize the appropriate resources.

'Awarenessgram': Suicide Prevention and Resource Awareness Selfies
Soldiers and Airmen assigned to the District of Columbia National Guard, West Virginia National Guard, 7th Air Support Operations Squadron, and German Army conduct exfil training to maintain combat readiness in Elkins, West Virginia, on March 7, 2025. More than 20 air and ground units across the National Guard, Army, and Air Force participated in Misty Dawn, a Large-Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) joint readiness exercise that highlighted coalition interoperability and high-end integrated tactics.

Misty Dawn Tests National Guard Large-Scale Combat Operations (LSCO)
More than 800 National Guard members were activated in support of the 250th Army Birthday Festival and Parade in Washington, DC, on June 14, 2025. The Guard members, from the District of Columbia, Mississippi, West Virginia and Pennsylvania assisted various agencies with tasks including crowd management and traffic control, and played a crucial role in ensuring the safety of events. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)

Behind the Scenes: National Guard Support to the U.S. Army's 250th Birthday Celebration
More than 800 National Guard members were activated in support of the 250th Army Birthday Festival and Parade in Washington, DC, on June 14, 2025. The Guard members, from the District of Columbia, Mississippi, West Virginia and Pennsylvania assisted various agencies with tasks including crowd management and traffic control, and played a crucial role in ensuring the safety of events.

National Guard provides crucial support for Army's 250th birthday celebration
Members of the District of Columbia Army National Guard participate in the O’Neill Competition at Fort Indiantown Gap, PA, on June 6, 2025. The event pushed participants through a multi-level series of challenging military fundamentals—from ruck marches and weapons qualification to medical tasks and vehicle maintenance—designed to unify and strengthen the Warrior Ethos. The competition was a tribute to D-Day (Operation Overlord) and the legacy of LTC John C. O’Neill, a World War II combat engineer and D.C. Guardsman who helped breach enemy defenses on Omaha Beach in 1944. It's part of Annual Training, ensuring all Soldiers are prepared for challenging, relevant, and realistic missions to fight and win. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)

D.C. National Guard’s O’Neill Competition Highlights
Members of the District of Columbia Army National Guard participate in the O’Neill Competition at Fort Indiantown Gap, PA, on June 6, 2025. The event pushed more than 250 participants through a grueling day of military fundamentals—from ruck marches and weapons qualification to medical tasks and vehicle maintenance—designed to unify and strengthen the Warrior Ethos. The competition was a tribute to D-Day (Operation Overlord) and the legacy of LTC John C. O’Neill, a World War II combat engineer and D.C. Guardsman who helped breach enemy defenses on Omaha Beach in 1944.

D.C. National Guard’s O’Neill Competition Commemorates D-Day Heroism and Warrior Ethos
Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie, Commanding General (Interim) for the D.C. National Guard; Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II, the Adjutant General for the D.C. National Guard; Master Sgt. Arthur Mondale Wright, State Public Affairs Officer, and Ms. Ayan Sheikh, State Public Affairs Office specialist celebrate with confetti at the D.C. Armory, in Washington D.C., on May 21, 2025. Master Sgt. Wright completed a Master of Public Administration with the assistance of the District of Columbia National Guard Tuition Assistance Program.

DCNG Tuition Assistance and Mission Success
Members of the District of Columbia National Guard joined the Maryland National Guard and National Guard Bureau (NGB) for National Guard Day at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., May 22, 2025. As part of the team’s Branch Appreciation Days, the game is dedicated to honor and celebrate the six branches of the military and the National Guard. At each of these games, representatives from the branch will participate in the pregame ceremony and the Salute to Service. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)

D.C. National Guard Supports Pregame Ceremony During National Guard Day 2025 at Nationals Park
Members of the 113th Force Support Squadron, D.C. Air National Guard, participate in an initiative called 'Run to Recruit' on the National Mall, in Washington, D.C., on March 17, 2025. In an effort to support recruiting mission, members of the 113th FSS use group physical fitness as a method to inspire, engage and recruit future Capital Guardians.

'Run to Recruit' Strengthens Mind, Body, and Manpower
U.S. Soldiers competing in the Region II Best Warrior Competition test their fitness and essential Soldier skills during various events at Fort Indiantown Gap and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, May 5-9, 2025. These competing Soldiers come from the Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia National Guards. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Maj. Travis Mueller and Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith) Non-copyrighted music: "Bugs" by All Good Folks from Uppbeat Music. https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/bugs. License code: HYRK1IFFRSDFF8RZ.

Region II Best Warrior 2025 highlights
Members of the D.C. Air National Guard’s 113th Wing Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) conduct HVAC diagnostics and repair, LED lighting installation, plumbing fixture placement, and electrical rewiring at the Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe Academy (CGYCA), in Laurel, MD, on April 12, 2025. The hands-on April 7-19 project not only offered vital Administrative Building upgrades, but also skills development. Civil engineers maintain the infrastructure for military operations ensuring they’re functional, relevant, efficient, and resilient in various operational environments.

D.C. Air National Guard Civil Engineers Bolster Readiness Through Community Engagement at Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe Academy
On May 3, we celebrate the 223rd Birthday of the District of Columbia National Guard. This drill weekend serves as a reminder of a tradition that links us to D.C. Militia members who wore the uniform before us—heritage rooted in courage, discipline, loyalty, perseverance, respect, trust, and adaptability. Like the early patriots of 1802 who raised their hand to volunteer, we are comprised of 2,400 Soldiers and Airmen who answer a call to Army and Air combat readiness, homeland defense, partnership building, and community response.

D.C. National Guard 223rd Birthday Message
Michael Soroka, a pitcher with the Washington Nationals, sits in the cockpit of a 113th Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 23, 2025. Soroka was one of three players who visited Andrews to connect with service members and their families.

Washington Nationals hit a home run with service members and families
Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie, Commanding General (Interim) of the District of Columbia National Guard, joins D.C. ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve) Chair Kelvin Hart, and local law enforcement representatives during the “Beyond the Badge” luncheon at the D.C. Armory, on April 15, 2025. Hosted by the D.C. ESGR and the D.C. National Guard, the event recognized employers and agencies that support service members within the law enforcement community. ESGR, a Department of Defense office, was established in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve Component Service members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee's military commitment.

D.C. ESGR Honors Law Enforcement Partners Supporting Guard Members
A 113th Wing Civil Engineer Squadron member secures protective equipment before handling hazardous equipment at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 25,2025. The squadron has achieved over 1,114 accident-free days through strict adherence to safety protocols.

1,114-Day Safety Mark: 113th Wing CES Achieves Major Safety Milestone
Members of the DC National Guard Counterdrug Program, D.C. Army National Guard Aviation Command, and other sections participate in a strategic briefing at Metropolitan Police Department Headquarters, in Washington, DC, on March 25, 2025. They discussed the impacts and evolution of the Counterdrug Program, focusing on strengthening partnerships and enhancing community-based drug prevention initiatives.

Maj. Gen. Andonie Reviews Achievements of DC National Guard's Counterdrug Program with Metropolitan Police
Senior Airman Trina Quirindongo, a production recruiter for the 113th Wing, D.C. Air National Guard, is crowned Ms. District of Columbia during the Ms. District of Columbia pageantry at the Dogwood Event Venue in Washington, D.C., February 22, 2025. Quirindongo uses her platform to promote resilience, leadership, and service—values that align with her National Guard career and community outreach efforts.

Ms. District of Columbia Balances National Guard Service and Pageantry
Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie, Commanding General (Interim) of the D.C. National Guard, joins senior leaders of the District of Columbia Army National Guard, and 113th Wing D.C. Air National Guard for a Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation Signing Ceremony at the D.C. Armory, on April 2, 2025. Sexual assault and sexual harassment erode the fabric the National Guard, breaking the sacred trust of our Nation, Service Members, Civilians, and their families. The National Guard continues to take bold actions on victim care, support, accountability, prevention, and climate and culture, so that we can eradicate sexual assault and sexual harassment once and for all.

2025 Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation Signing Ceremony
Members of the New York National Guard in-process during Joint Reception, Staging, Onward Movement, and Integration as part of Joint Task Force-District of Columbia (JTF-DC) at the D.C. Armory, Washington D.C., Jan. 18, 2025. Approximately 8,000 National Guard service members from approximately 40 states and territories comprise JTF-DC to support the 60th Presidential Inauguration, continuing a legacy that began in 1789 when their predecessors escorted George Washington to the first inauguration. At the request of civil authorities, these National Guard service members provide critical support such as crowd management, traffic control points, CBRN response, civil disturbance response, and sustainment operations. Their expertise and seamless collaboration with interagency partners help ensure a safe and peaceful transition of power during this historic event.

DC National Guard Fields New Technology to Transform Soldier Processing for 60th Presidential Inauguration, Future JRSOI Operations
The District of Columbia National Guard’s Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie, Commanding General (Interim), swore in U.S. Army Master Sergeant Armando Leon as Assistant Inspector General during a ceremony on March 9, following his completion of the U.S. Army Inspector General School. Leon is the first Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) to join the office, reflecting recent force structure reforms and a renewed command focus on readiness and care for Soldiers and Airmen.

U.S. Army Master Sergeant Armando Leon Sworn In as Assistant Inspector General
Recruits of the District of Columbia National Guard Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP) participated in a confidence-conditioning obstacle course at Fort Belvoir, Virginia on March 8, 2025. The Resilience Obstacle Course is designed to build soldiers confidence as they challenge themselves physically, mentally and as a team.

DC National Guard Recruits Take on Confidence-Conditioning Obstacle Course
U.S. Army Sgt. Dallas Davis, survey team member within the District of Columbia National Guard’s 33rd Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team (WMD-CST), stands for a photograph at a D.C. Fire and Engine Station, on Jan. 19, 2025 . Teams train and are strategically positioned to respond effectively with partners to include D.C. Fire, U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Capitol Police, and CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Packages (CERFP) units during missions.

Soldier's Path to Strategic Deterrence in the 33rd WMD-CST
Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Smith Jr., Command SEL for the D.C. National Guard, and members of the Recruitment and Retention Battalion participate in mentorship activities during the acclimation phase at the Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe Academy, in Laurel, Md., on Jan. 13, 2025. The engagement supports the core components of the life intervention, dropout reintegration, and General Education Development (GED) preparatory program.

D.C. National Guard RRB Partners with Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe Academy to Support Local Youth
U.S. Army Spc. Ruth Arias, a military police officer with the 273rd Military Police Company, D.C. National Guard, was recognized by SEA John T. Raines III, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief, National Guard Bureau, for utilizing Army Combat Lifesaver Course training during a vehicle accident near Annapolis, Md, on Jan. 27, 2025. Together with a bystander, she removed an injured teen from a vehicle, whose injuries included severe bleeding and chest pain, and provided critical aid until emergency responders arrived.

D.C. National Guardsman Credits Military Training for Saving Teen in Fiery Crash
Ms. Rukayat Edu, Joint Force Headquarters - DCNG Victim Advocate, and Mr. Shone Webb, 113th Wing DCARNG Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) stand for a photo at the D.C. Armory, in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 14, 2025. Mr. Webb brings over 19 years of experience in victim services, including time within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to the role. Whereas Ms. Edu spent multiple years as a victim advocate for the homeless and youth within Prince George’s County’s nonprofit sector. She also served as the 113thWing Volunteer Victim Advocate. Recently, the SAPR Program added both personnel to underscore the office’s critical role within the organization.

D.C. National Guard SAPR Program Expands
Soldiers assigned to the District of Columbia Army National Guard's Det 1 A Co 1/224th S&S hold a deployment ceremony attended by senior leaders, family and friends at Davison Army Airfield, Va., on Oct. 10, 2023. Under the direction of U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) and Joint Task Force North, Guardsmen were assigned to work closely with Border Patrol agents and Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Marine Operations officers.

D.C. Army National Guard Soldiers Return from Yearlong Southwest Border Mission
U.S. Army SFC Richard Hughes, Senior Enlisted Leader for the D.C. Army National Guard's (DCARNG) Medical Detachment, recently completed U.S. Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy (SNCOA) at Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex in Montgomery Alabama.

Fostering Joint Force Integration: D.C. National Guard Soldier Completes AF Senior NCO Academy
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Belita Lynum, a civil operator with the Drug Demand Reduction Outreach (DDRO) team, speaks with a Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) representative during the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) 21st Prevention Day, Feb. 3, 2025, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Oxon Hill, Md. This year’s theme, "Telling the Prevention Story," highlighted the vital importance of empowering youth voices in the conversation around substance use prevention. The event highlighted how engaging youth in policy discussions and initiatives can strengthen prevention efforts.

D.C. National Guard Counterdrug Attends SAMHSA Conference to Explore the Successes of Prevention and Inspiring Action
U.S. Army National Guard Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie, District of Columbia National Guard’s Commanding General (Interim), elaborates on the National Guard's involvement in supporting the 60th Presidential Inauguration. More than 7,400 National Guard service members from 48 states, territories, and the District of Columbia comprise Joint Task Force-District of Columbia to support the 60th Presidential Inauguration, continuing a legacy that began in 1789 when their predecessors escorted George Washington to the first inauguration. At the request of civil authorities, these National Guard service members provide critical support such as crowd management, traffic control points, CBRN response, civil disturbance response and sustainment operations. Their expertise and seamless collaboration with interagency partners help ensure a safe and peaceful transition of power during this historic event. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Ames)

The National Guard's Support to the 60th Presidential Inauguration - Summary Video
Sgt. Maj. Khalia Jackson, Operations Sergeant Major, 74th Troop Command Transportation Company, works along side Col. R. Brian Deaton, Chief of Staff for the District of Columbia National Guard in Washington, D.C. during 60th Presidential Inauguration on Jan 19, 2025. Approximately 8,000 National Guard service members from approximately 40 states and territories comprise JTF-DC to support the 60th Presidential Inauguration, continuing a legacy that began in 1789 when their predecessors escorted George Washington to the first inauguration. At the request of civil authorities, these National Guard service members provide critical support such as crowd management, traffic control points, CBRN response, civil disturbance response and sustainment operations. Their expertise and seamless collaboration with interagency partners help ensure a safe and peaceful transition of power during this historic event.

From Specialist to Sergeant Major: A National Guard Career Through Presidential Inaugurations
Members of the District of Columbia National Guard, attached to Joint Task Force-District of Columbia (JTF-DC), provide communication support during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C., Jan. 20, 2025. Approximately 8,000 National Guard service members from approximately 40 states, territories, and the District of Columbia comprise JTF-DC to support the 60th Presidential Inauguration, continuing a legacy that began in 1789 when their predecessors escorted George Washington to the first inauguration. At the request of civil authorities, these National Guard service members provide critical support such as crowd management, traffic control points, CBRN response, civil disturbance response, and sustainment operations. Their expertise and seamless collaboration with interagency partners help ensure a safe and peaceful transition of power during this historic event.

National Guard provides communication support for 60th Presidential Inauguration
U.S. Army Sgt. Anthony Jauregui, 244th Aviation Regiment, 90th Troop Command, Oklahoma Army National Guard, provides security during the presidential motorcade while assigned with Joint Task Force-District of Columbia (JTF-DC) in support of the 60th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C., Jan. 20, 2025, as a member of Joint Task Force-District of Columbia (JTF-DC) in support of the 60th Presidential Inauguration in Washington D.C., Jan. 19, 2025. Approximately 8,000 National Guard service members from approximately 40 states and territories comprise JTF-DC to support the 60th Presidential Inauguration, continuing a legacy that began in 1789 when their predecessors escorted George Washington to the first inauguration. At the request of civil authorities, these National Guard service members provide critical support such as crowd management, traffic control points, CBRN response, civil disturbance response and sustainment operations. Their expertise and seamless collaboration with interagency partners help ensure a safe and peaceful transition of power during this historic event.

The National Guard Wraps Up Inauguration Support
U.S. Army Maj. Edward Lartey, 74th Troop Command chaplain, prepares to provide religious support at the D.C. Armory in Washington, D.C., as part of Joint Task Force-District of Columbia (JTF-DC) operations leading up to support of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, Jan. 15, 2025. Approximately 8,000 National Guard service members from 40 states and territories comprise JTF-DC to support the 60th Presidential Inauguration, continuing a legacy that began in 1789 when their predecessors escorted George Washington to the first inauguration. At the request of civil authorities, these National Guard service members provide critical support such as crowd management, traffic control points, CBRN response, civil disturbance response, and sustainment operations. Their expertise and seamless collaboration with interagency partners help ensure a safe and peaceful transition of power during this historic event.

Religious Support Team Offer Morale and Care for Service Members Leading Up to the 60th Presidential Inauguration
Renee Bangora (left), State Family Program Director, and Nicolette Stout, State Family Program Specialist, at the D.C. Armory in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 15, 2025. Soldiers from the Joint Task Force District of Columbia are deployed in support of the 60th Presidential Inauguration. Approximately 8,000 National Guard service members from approximately 40 states and territories comprise JTF-DC to support the 60th Presidential Inauguration, continuing a legacy that began in 1789 when their predecessors escorted George Washington to the first inauguration. At the request of civil authorities, these National Guard service members provide critical support such as crowd management, traffic control points, CBRN response, civil disturbance response, and sustainment operations. Their expertise and seamless collaboration with interagency partners help ensure a safe and peaceful transition of power during this historic event.

Family Readiness: A Key Support System for Service Members During the 60th Presidential Inauguration
U.S. Army Pfc. LaQuease Roseboro, 372nd Military Police Battalion, and Spc. Kimahri Roseboro, 547th Transportation Company, District of Columbia National Guard, are assigned to Joint Task Force-District of Columbia (JTF-DC) in support of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., Jan. 16, 2025. Approximately 8,000 National Guard service members from approximately 40 states and territories comprise JTF-DC to support the 60th Presidential Inauguration, continuing a legacy that began in 1789 when their predecessors escorted George Washington to the first inauguration. At the request of civil authorities, these National Guard service members provide critical support such as crowd management, traffic control points, CBRN response, civil disturbance response and sustainment operations. Their expertise and seamless collaboration with interagency partners help ensure a safe and peaceful transition of power during this historic event.

Like Daughter, Like Mother - Unexpected Soldier Duo Take to the Nation’s Capital to Support 60th Presidential Inauguration
Soldiers from the District of Columbia National Guard provide escort support to state governors during the state funeral for the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 9, 2024. The D.C. National Guard continues its unique role in national events as the only Guard element under direct presidential authority since its establishment in 1802.

D.C. National Guard Supports State Funeral of Former President Jimmy Carter
Chief J. Thomas Manger, Chief of the United States Capitol Police deputized approximately 500 soldiers from the Maryland National Guard, Pennsylvania National Guard, and District of Columbia National Guard at the D.C. Armory, Washington D.C, January 6, 2025. The service members were supporting civil authorities and the Counting and Certification of Electoral Votes, which has been designated as a National Special Security Event. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Ames)

DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania Guard Support Election Certification and public safety mission
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113th Wing DCANG partners with Jamaica Defence Force at Cyber Shield 2025
Soldiers, Airmen, National Guard State Partnership Program (SPP) partners, and civilian cyber professionals train together during Cyber Shield 2025 at the Virginia National Guard's State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, VA, on June 11, 2025. Cyber Shield, the longest and largest Department of Defense cyber exercise sharpens skills, tests tactics, and strengthens collaboration in computer network defense measures and protecting our nation's critical infrastructure from evolving cyber threats and cyber incident response. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)
July 10, 2025 - Members of the District of Columbia Air National Guard’s 113th Communications Squadron joined more than 900 participants from across the U.S. military and allied nations for Cyber Shield 2025. For the first time, the DC Air...
'Awarenessgram': Suicide Prevention and Resource Awareness Selfies
Members of the District of Columbia Army National Guard take an Awarenessgram at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., on June 5, 2025. The District of Columbia National Guard’s Risk Reduction program has introduced suicide prevention selfies (Awarenessgram) as a tool to encourage those who may be unknowingly or knowingly facing mental health challenges to utilize the appropriate resources. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)
June 27, 2025 - The D.C. National Guard Risk Reduction program has introduced the ‘Awarenessgram’, a visual invitation that allows service members to seek support. The selfies are to encourage those who may be unknowingly or knowingly facing...
Behind the Scenes: National Guard Support to the U.S. Army's 250th Birthday Celebration
June 15, 2025 - More than 800 National Guard members were activated in support of the 250th Army Birthday Festival and Parade in Washington, DC, on June 14, 2025. The Guard members, from the District of Columbia, Mississippi, West Virginia...
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Pennsylvania Guard Medics Simulate Chaos in Exercise
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 108th Medical Company Area Support, 213th Regional Support Group prepare dummies for a simulated casualty evacuation at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, July 17, 2025. The 108th Medical Company engaged in a weeklong field medical exercise to validate their readiness and elevate their medical and basic Soldier skills. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Christopher Booker)
July 18, 2025 - FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. - Soldiers assigned to the Pennsylvania National Guard's 108th Medical Company Area Support, 213th Regional Support Group, are engaged in a comprehensive two-week field medical exercise here.The...
Nevada Air Guard Wing Assists in Firefighting Efforts
Nevada Air National Guard's 152nd Maintenance Group and 152nd Logistics Readiness Squadron personnel load Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) equipment onto MAFFS #8, aircraft #554 at the Nevada Air National Guard Base on July 12, 2025. U.S. Northern Command activated two Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) Aircraft, one from the 152nd Airlift Wing out of Reno, Nevada, and one from the 146th Airlift Wing out of Channel Islands Air National Guard Station in California. Two C-130 aircraft equipped with MAFFS and their associated personnel will support firefighting efforts in the Western United States. The 152nd Airlift Wing’s “High Rollers” and 146th Airlift Wing's “Hollywood Guard” report on July 14, 2025, and will be initially based out of Channel Islands Air National Guard Base in California and are anticipated to be in place through August 14, 2025.
July 18, 2025 - RENO, Nev. – U.S. Northern Command has activated two Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System Aircraft, one from the Nevada Air National Guard’s 152nd Airlift Wing out of Reno, Nevada, and one from the 146th Airlift Wing out of...
Nordhaus, Raines see Heroism, Partnerships in Central Texas
Air Force Gen. Steve Nordhaus, 30th Chief of the National Guard Bureau, and Senior Enlisted Advisor John Raines, SEA to the CNGB, join Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Air Force Maj. Gen. Thomas Suelzer, the adjutant general of Texas, for an aerial assessment of flood-affected areas in Central Texas and to visit Guardsmen on duty supporting civil authorities with response efforts, Kerrville, Texas, July 15, 2025. To date, National Guard search and rescue operations, led by the Texas National Guard, have resulted in the rescue of more than 525 Texans. Hundreds of Guardsmen remain on mission to continue working with interagency partners in search and rescue and recovery operations.
July 18, 2025 - KERRVILLE, Texas – Early on July 4, almost 30 inches of rain fell within hours across Central Texas’s Hill Country, surging the Guadalupe River and triggering catastrophic flash flooding.Within hours, Texas National Guard...
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